Meet the Healthcare Professional: Fiona Plant, Chiropractor

Fiona Plant completed a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and Master of Chiropractic at Macquarie University in 2001 and 2003. She then underwent further study in sports chiropractic, musculoskeletal acupuncture and chiropractic care for pregnant women. Having been through two pregnancies herself and looked after many pregnant women with chiropractic care, she has a great understanding of the changes a woman's body goes through and the demands that are placed on it internally and externally.

1.Why
did you choose to become a Chiropractor?

I always knew I wanted to work with people but not in
which field. Some of my friends were studying chiropractic at uni and I thought
it sounded interesting so I enrolled in it. Thankfully I loved it!

2.What does a typical day as a
Chiropractor look like?

I deal with a lot of neck/shoulder, upper and lower
back pain which is usually brought on by sitting at work all day, poor posture
and often after or during exercise.

3.What is your opinion on the
importance of responding to customer comments and reviews on Whitecoat?

It is extremely important as they have taken time out
of their busy day to write me a lovely review, so I want them to know it is
appreciated.

4.What is the best part of your
job?

All of the lovely people I get to work with, clients
and colleagues as well as seeing someone who has been struggling with their
pain feel better.

5.What is
the biggest misconception people have about Chiropractic?

That it doesn't work, we only crack
backs and we're all anti-vaccination. This isn't true. There is loads of
research showing spinal manipulation to be effective in helping to reduce pain.
We utilise a range of different techniques, many of which don't involve any
'back cracking'. I am pro-vaccination and my kids are up-to-date with their
vaccination schedule.

6. What has been your biggest career
achievement or proud moment?

Opening my own clinic about 8 years ago.

7.If you weren’t a Chiropractor, which
profession would you have chosen to pursue?

Being on a travel show would be fun.

8. If you could choose someone to play
you in a movie, who would it be and why?

Probably Nicole Kidman or Reese Witherspoon. People often say I look like them, but I don't see the resemblance.